Chapter 90

Ethan sighed, preparing to make his way to the portal that Vergel had created for him just outside King Edward’s lair.

He should be delighted.

What had the great bard said? "All’s well that ends well."

And everything had certainly ended well.

At least, Pearl and Kain had safely returned from their journey back in time. And not only had Pearl managed to get rid of her curse, but she'd also mated with Kain. Something that would have irritated King Edward if the older alchemist hadn't been so busy annihilating Ethan's stepfather, the lycan kind, and their clan.

Ethan had been reunited with his bereaved mother, who had been so relieved to see him that she hadn't even objected when Ethan insisted on looking for their mate and accepting Finn into their team of warrior hunters.

So why was he feeling azure? No, wait…blue. Fear? Why was he feeling blue?

Why does it hurt to think that Pearl was supposed to be his mate? And yet, Kain, Pearl’s best friend, had